Fresh off the success of “No Country For Old Menâ€, Lionsgate has gotten the Javier Bardem bug and decided to put out a film from much earlier in Bardem’s career. This film, Extasis, really shows the flicker of talent that would ultimately rear its head in “No Countryâ€. Bardem’s character, Rober, hatches a plan that will have them sitting on easy street if they are able to go through with…
Barrio surrounds itself around the maturation of three youths from a Spanish slum, linking drama and humor together in something that is realistic while still being completely entertaining. The story showcases the differential paths that these three individuals take, and the plot takes a number of twists and turns showing which individuals run afoul of the law, which will eke out a living, and which will ultimately be able to…
Skyscraper #17 / 1:30 / $4.99 / 200M / Skyscraper Magazine, PO Box 1595, New York, NY 10276 / http://www.skyscrapermagazine.com /Â With each subsequent issue of Skyscraper I receive, the editors seem to go further and further into the pop-alternative with the end result being issue 17. Skyscaper has moved from being a post-emo and hardcore magazine to a zine that tows the Pitchfork Media line. Using interviews with Franz…
After five years, North Philly rapper Peedi Crakk has parted ways with Roc-A-Fella Records in favor of booming independent, Amalgam Digital. The tech-savvy company responsible for launching hip hop’s first genre specific digital retail store attracted Peedi with their innovative business model and creatively fostering environment. Peedi Crakk joins a roster made up of both commercially successful artists and underground hip hop icons, including Grammy-nominee Joe Budden, Kurious, Tash (of…
The League has been straight ‘Beastin’ as there recent single produced by Sha Money XL has intensely stated, ripping shows up across tri state, promoting their new mixtape ‘LIRR’ Vol 2 as well as staying heavy on the sites, dvds and magazine such as Sixshot.com, Protege Magazine, Grind Hard TV , Who Mag TV and Video City TV- check out some of these new interview links as well as The…
The Melvins embark on their first tour in support of their current album, “Nude With Boots”. More dates to be added soon but here’s the first leg. “Nude With Boots” was released on July 8 via Ipecac Recordings. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over…
The Peppermint Creeps are on tour (East Coast) to schedule an interview please email band@peppermintcreeps.com. Who are the Peppermint Creeps??? “You’re not very nice, and I don’t think I like you You’re not very nice, ’cause you made me cry You’re not very nice, and I don’t want to see you, so why don’t you just f*ck off and die!” SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder…
Candlelight Records confirms September 2 as the American release date for De Oppresso Liber, the full-length debut from Los Angeles-based black metal band Sothis. Recorded in Los Angeles and mixed in Sweden by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) the album includes nine new original songs. The band is Candlelight’s latest American acquisition, a strong focus of artist development for the London-based label. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the…
Skyscraper #16 / $4.99 / Full Sized / 178 Pages / skyscraperzine@hotmail.com / http://www.skyscrapermagazine.com / One of the most jam-packed zines that I’ve read in the last few months, Skyscraper has stayed remarkably close to the earlier issues: #6 has interviews with bands I never have heard of just like the current issue, #16. While the layout has gotten more appealing in the five years since #6, the choice of…
OurStage (http://www.ourstage.com/), a pioneering website enabling music fans to help discover and evaluate emerging musical talent, has spawned it’s first “Artist to Watch” label signing: Plushgun, an OurStage favorite who, based in part on their site ranking, has just been signed to Tommy Boy Entertainment. “At OurStage, our mission is to help talented artists achieve critical exposure by solving the greatest challenge on the Internet today: sorting quality content from…
The Sukey Rose Project gives Indie music fans an insider’s view of what it takes to produce a successful album independently and gives them the authority to contribute to Mia Kim’s success in producing her next album. The new Indie music site SukeyRose.com launched as a rare experimental project on May 1. The site serves as a fundraising tool and forum that details an Indie musician’s difficulties and successes in…
Jyrojets are also releasing their new single, ‘Dead on Arrival’ on the 9th which is featured in the soundtrack of the movie “20 Cigarettesâ€. The promo video for the track includes brilliant footage from the movie which premieres in the UK early June. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming…
First, we’ve got an exclusive stream of Don Rimini’s “Bust A Move Remix.”It’s a crazy reimagining of the classic song we all know. The frisky Frenchman has been lighting up the ghetto clubs of Paris since he was a teenager with sweaty-assed DJ sets combining the best of hip-hop, electro, and upstart rock’n’roll. In 2008, hot off the release of his esteemed Absolutely Rad EP, Rimini turned his attention to…
Finch and Scary Kids Scaring Kids are embarking on a U.S. co-headlining tour. Along for the ride on various dates are Foxy Shazam, From First To Last, Tickle Me Pink and Our Last Night. For our local (Cleveland-area) readers, check them out on 8/30 at the House of Blues. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music,…
Skyscraper #13 ($4.99 , PO Box 1595, NY, NY 10276) First off, if anyone tells you that $4.99 is too much to spend on any zine, they have obviously never seen a copy of Skyscraper. While I received a copy of Skyscraper back a few years ago (and still read it to this day), I don’t even think I was ready to see #13, which shows a music zine that…
Melody meets musicianship in classic hard rock merger on debut CD #2 Most Added at CMJ; #5 Most Added at FMQB “A breathing, live sound that will remind you of when music was played by bands.†– Guitar Player SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With…
“Writing about this song a few weeks ago, Stephen M. Deusner called it “a rather visual folk-rock ballad, so much so that you an almost watch it as it happens: it begins with Fröberg singing and playing piano, alone on stage. Halfway through the first verse, the house lights rise to show a bluesy guitar and Morén in the background, singing along. Blue gels color the soaring chorus, casting a…
Passion Pit Release Debut Single “Sleepyhead”/ Play Pop Montreal & Monolith Festivals/ NYC August Pianos Residencies/ “Chuck Of Change” EP Out September 14th On Frenchkiss Records Pop Montreal Oct. 4th & Monolith Festival Sept 13th /NYC Piano’s August Residency, Aug. 13th, 20th, 27th – 9 PM Outerland Martha’s Vineyard, MA Aug. 14th SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has…
Drecksau always defined their musical inspirations very precisely – just take a hint of the muddy sound of the American south and mix it with the violent German attitude, then you’ll pretty much get the idea what these guys are all about. But the best part is that this band perfectly blends both cultures – American and German – delivering a prime example of doomcore madness with a handful of…
Most people associate Timo Tolkki only with Startovarius – the legendary power metal group, known from such breathtaking releases as “Fourth Dimensionâ€, “Visions†and “Destinyâ€. Not all know that Tolkki released three fascinating solo albums, with each venturing into totally different musical realms. Timo’s second work – “Hymn To Life†– shows the emotional and delicate side of one of the most talented power metal shredders ever. SargeantJohn Sargeant, writing…